COMSEC

Definition

Communications Security—the art and science of keeping your radio chatter from being intercepted, decoded, and used to ruin your whole day. Loose lips sink ships, encrypted lips just confuse everyone.

Example Usage

COMSEC violation on that last transmission—you just gave away our grid coordinates in the clear.

Origin

U.S. military acronym developed during Cold War cryptographic operations

Fun Fact

COMSEC violations can result in severe disciplinary action, including loss of security clearance, which is military-speak for 'your career just drove off a cliff.'

Source: DoD communications security protocols

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